City of Dekalb Citizen Police Review Board met March 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Citizen Police Review Board (CPRB) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, convened at the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Maurice McDavid called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Board Secretary Melissa Neblock called the roll, and the following members of the CPRB were present: Justin Carlson, Maurice McDavid, Kate Noreiko, Veronica Origel, and John Walker.
Others in attendance included Deputy Police Chief Jason Leverton, Police Commander Bob Redel, Police Sergeant Joe Espy and Police Sergeant Ryan Wilkins.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Ms. Noreiko moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Ms. Origel.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 10, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Carlson moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Ms. Origel.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no speaker request forms submitted.
E. ORIENTATION OF THE CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS
Deputy Police Chief Leverton provided a brief recap of the February 10, 2022, CPRB meeting. He also showed the CPRB page on the City’s website.
Deputy Policy Chief Leverton then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Administration of Discipline Policy (Policy 202.3), providing copies of the policy to the members. He also noted that all of the Police Department’s policies are posted on the City’s website. This overview included Disciplinary Actions, Punitive Actions and Alternatives to Discipline such as Counseling, Training and Performance Improvement Plans.
Brief discussion ensued.
He then provided and overview of the Police Department’s Citizen Complaint Procedure (Policy 202.5), providing copies of the policy to the members.
Brief discussion ensued.
Police Commander then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Internal Affair’s Procedure (Policy 202.5), providing copies of the policy, Miranda rights, Internal Investigation Forms to include Notice of Interrogation, Notification of Charges/Allegations, Waiver/Request Counsel, and Administrative Rights to members.
Brief discussion ensued.
Police Sergeant Wilkins then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Firearm’s Policy (Policy 304.7) and Police Rifle Policy (Policy 304.8), providing copies to members. He also showed the various lethal and less lethal options available to officers. He passed around a foam baton for member’s to handle.
Brief discussion ensued.
Police Sergeant Espy then provided an overview of the Police Department’s Taser Policy (Policy 304.9), providing copies to members.
Brief discussion ensued.
F. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting of the CPRB is scheduled for March 31, 2022. Brief discussion ensued, regarding the next steps in training.
G. Adjournment
MOTION: Mr. Walker moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ms. Noreiko.
VOTE: Motion carried by a 5-0 voice vote of the CPRB members present.
Chair McDavid adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
https://www.cityofdekalb.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102022-2149
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